Valentina Ryser vs Anastasia Tikhonova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing recent form, Tikhonova has demonstrated a slightly superior second serve performance, winning 41.89% of points over the past six months, compared to Ryser's 40.35%. This statistic is crucial for predicting match outcomes, as it often correlates with player success.

Looking at return game statistics, Tikhonova exhibits an edge in winning points off their opponents' second serves, with a 50.89% success rate, while Ryser is marginally behind at 50.58%. When it comes to first serve returns, Tikhonova secures 32.88% of these points, outperforming Ryser's 30.7%. These return statistics are significant when identifying the prospective victor in this head-to-head matchup.

Under pressure, as indicated by the ability to save breakpoints, Ryser has a slight advantage, protecting 51.33% of such opportunities recently, compared to Tikhonova's 50.99%. Breakpoint conversion also favors Ryser slightly, who has capitalized on 37.99% of opportunities, just ahead of Tikhonova's 37.7%. These figures are insightful for determining who might handle in-game pressure better.

Evaluating overall performance over the past year, Ryser demonstrates a stronger win rate with 60.61% of matches won (40 victories from 66 matches), surpassing Tikhonova's 40.82% win rate (20 wins from 49 matches). This trend suggests an upper hand for Ryser when considering historical match outcomes.

Surface preferences reveal Tikhonova excels on indoor hard courts with a 67% winning record (60 wins from 90 matches), while struggling more on clay with a 46% success rate (33 wins from 71 matches). Conversely, Ryser's most favorable surface is hard courts, winning 65% of matches (113 victories from 175 matches), whereas clay presents more challenges with a 48% win rate (32 wins from 67 matches). These surface-specific records further refine the prediction landscape.

When examining player levels and the ability to compete, Tikhonova has predominantly played in Challenger/ITF events over $10K this past year, achieving a 40.54% win rate (15 victories in 37 matches). Ryser, boasting a superior 60.32% win fraction (38 wins in 63 matches), often competes under similar tournament conditions, pointing to a higher caliber of play relative to event level.

The strength of the opposition also impacts player assessment; Tikhonova has faced opponents with an average ranking of 304.29, while Ryser has encountered higher-ranked adversaries averaging 235.47. This suggests Ryser is accustomed to facing a more competitive field, potentially an advantage in this matchup.

In deciding set confrontations over the last year, Ryser again shows solidity, winning 52% of such sets in comparison to Tikhonova's 45%. This resilience in critical moments can often swing tight matches in Ryser's favor.

Given the accumulated data and trends, Ryser appears to possess a slight edge heading into this contest, supported by superior performance in high-pressure situations, a stronger win-loss ratio, and experience against higher-ranked opponents. Therefore, current indicators lean towards a Ryser victory based on statistical forecasting.